Red Cross Campaign Totals Near Eight Figures in Manitoba
In the national Red Cross fund drive Canadians pledged over 9 000 000 with Manitoba contributing 645 644.01. North Norfolk district raised about 2 000 plus 1 000 from its municipality. Communities listed include Austin 137.00, Edrans 37 00, Fir dale 69.85, Katrime 135.18, MacGregor 766.65, Pine Creek 150.00, Sidney 226.67. The section’s effort honors soldiers sailors and air forces benefiting Red Cross services at home and overseas.
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Red Cross
Canada
Manitoba
North Norfolk
District
Municips
Austin
Arizona
Firdale
D.E
Katrime
MacGregor
Pine Creek
Sidney
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Stake in Victory Urges 90,000 Canadian War Savings Pledges
Canada to recruit over 90,000 retail dealers as representatives of the National War Finance Committee to press War Savings Stamps sales through war bonds and stamps. George W. Spinney announces the pledge drive and official signs will certify appointees. The April purchase in North Norfolk and much of the province falls, prompting renewed resolve to fund the war effort.
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Canada
National War Finance Committee
George W. Spinney
Norfolk
United Nations
Mrs Smalley Nearing Major Operation Progress
Mrs Smalley wife of Rev K Smalley is in St Boniface Hospital undergoing a major operation and is progressing favorably.
WMS Tea Sale Nets 20 Dollars 74 Cents
The W M S held a tea and produce and gifts sale last Saturday raising 20 dollars 74 cents. The ladies thank all helpers and the C G LT girls who served at the tables.
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W.M.S
C.g.lt
MacGregor Board of Trade Plans Early Saturday Closures
A MacGregor Board of Trade meeting in H A Lye's office on June 15 discusses inquiries to the Power Commission on costs and operation of four strings of colored lights for Main Street. A committee will seek additions to fire fighting equipment funded by an annual extra tax levy. A plan to boost cooperation for earlier closing of shops on Saturday nights includes printing cards urging customers to shop by midnight to comply with the Lord's Day Act.
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MacGregor Board of Trade
H. A. Lye
Pitt
Power Commission
MacGregor 55th Summer Fair Set For July 3
The 55th annual Summer Fair will be held in MacGregor on Friday July 3. Events include E Midway Shows baseball and a big night dance with Dema's Serenaders. Admission to the dance is 50 cents including lunch. Plan to exhibit and enjoy a day with neighbors and friends.
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Torenow
MacGregor
Advt
Dema
Serenaders
Portage la Prairie
Frid
Salvage Drive Seeks Rubber Metal and Fat Waste
The MacGregor Salvage Committee urges locals to bring waste materials to the Massey Harris Salvage Department. Requests include old tires inner tubes rubber goods bones fat for glycerine and explosives, scrap iron and specific metals, and waste paper may be temporarily paused. Open Saturdays until 9 p.m. opposite the butcher.
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Massey Harris
MacGregor Salvage Committee
Deloraine Fair and Harness Races Set for June 24 25
Deloraine hosts two fall days of real entertainment with harness races on June 24 and 25. The event features livestock and industrial exhibits platform attractions a big dance each night and other midway attractions.
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Deloraine
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